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Sporting Witness: Ammo Baba - Iraqi Football Hero

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Ammo Baba - Iraqi Football Hero

03/12/2016 GMT

BBC World Service - Sporting Witness, Ammo Baba - Iraqi Football Hero

The footballer and coach loved by the people of Iraq

In 2009, thousands of Iraqis gathered at the National Football Stadium to attend the funeral of the player and coach, Emmanuel Baba Dawud, better known as Ammo Baba. Ammo Baba was a beloved player, whose heading ability was legendary and who scored Iraq's first ever international goal. As a coach, Ammo Baba won many regional trophies for the Iraqi team and stood up to Saddam Hussein's sadistic son, Uday. His brother, Banwal Baba Dawud, talks to Ashley Byrne. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.

PHOTO: Mourners at Ammo Baba's funeral (Getty Images)

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